archives for: business
Jun-16-2008
Organ Leaving MySpace?
Tired of the restrictions, they've launched new forums
UK-based indie zine, label and underground music network have moved from the confines of censorship
May-18-2008
iPhone's Biggest Blunder
How can the most advanced phone ever made not do this?
If every free phone offered by every wireless provider can send and receive pictures, why can't a $400 iPhone? Seriously!
Jan-29-2008
My New Job
Yesterday was day one for me at Men's Fitness
Now, I know what you're thinking. What are the words 'me' and 'fitness' doing gallivanting in the same sentence? How odd.
Jan-20-2008
RIAA Website Hacked & Sacked
Thanks to a lack of security and a bad public image
It seems that the RIAA tech department forgot to set up proper security. As of today, their entire site has been wiped clean by hackers.
Dec-16-2007
That'll Be $2.49 Please
Catching someone in a laziness induced lie
The clerk took several moments searching for what I thought was the UPC code to punch into the register. As it turned out he didn't know the price.
Sep-15-2007
When Corporations Try to Be Cool
"We would never depict such an offensive slogan…"
It seems that someone at Bell Canada thought it would be a good idea to tap into that there ultra-cool punk music scene in order to generate new business.
Mar-10-2007
One Year Since I Left My Job
An anniversary marked by a funny coincidence
Even I can't believe it's been one year since shrugging my corporate shackles at Hachette Filipacchi Media. Actually, I officially quit on March 5, but walked out of the building the next day. They offered to pay me thru the end of the week if I left right away. So on record, my official last day—the day my benefits were stopped—was March 10, 2006.
Nov-28-2006
The Match.com Cam Girls
A new way to attract business
Have you guys seen these new ads for Match.com running on MySpace? It seems they've decided to switch their image from being a respectable online dating service to that of a seedy cam site. If you haven't seen the ads, basically they are of these hot girls in front of web cams being all flirty and coy. They'll sit there for a moment, then react to something and start typing.
Aug-01-2006
Faster Than a Speeding Mailman
Ever wonder who's been selling your information?
On Tuesday July 18, I filed to be designated an L.L.C. in the state of NJ thanks to the help of Valerie L. Boccadoro, Esq. About a week later I received notice from the State that all went well and a week after that I got my certified papers. Now I'm just waiting for my Federal ID number to come thru.
May-12-2006
Insensitive Ring Tones are Fun
Although maybe major corporations should steer clear
As I troll around in search various news items from this source or that, I often come across funny tidbits about the workings of Corporate America. This one came to me regarding Barrior Mobile, owned by Lagardere Active North American (LANA), a subsidiary of the same French parent company that owns my former employer Hachette Filipacchi Media.
Mar-10-2006
I Quit My Job on Monday…
Getting it thru my head, I simply can't deal with Corporate America
By Tuesday morning they asked, "If we pay you thru Friday, would you mind leaving today?" Yeah, that really took some thought on my part. Here's a bit of my sorted history…
Mar-02-2006
The Flu and Thinking Clearly
I know it sounds like a contradiction but it worked for me
Being laid up with a fever may not be the best way to think thru life's problems but it was just the forced vacation I needed. The time allowed me to do nothing but think. And though I still have not made that final decision, I'm pretty sure I know what it will be.